University of Delaware

Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.

University of Delaware reports a middle 50% SAT of 1220 to 1370 (enrolled, fall 2024, CDS 2024-25). We use 1300 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.

The numbers

Source: UD official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.

Delaware's land-grant public flagship in Newark; a 1290 SAT (or ACT equivalent) plus a 3.0 unweighted GPA earns a full-ride state scholarship here (see money section).

Where UD sits among Delaware colleges

Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Delaware Colleges.

Scholarship money tied to the SAT in Delaware

Delaware runs one of the few remaining state scholarship systems built around an exact SAT cutoff: a 1290 SAT (or ACT equivalent) with a 3.0 unweighted GPA covers full cost of attendance at the University of Delaware, and a 1000 SAT (or ACT equivalent) with the same GPA covers full cost of attendance at Delaware State University.

B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship (University of Delaware): SAT 1290. Full cost of attendance at UD for a Delaware high school senior with a 1290 SAT (or ACT equivalent) and a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA; renewable up to 3 additional years with a 3.0 college GPA; requires FAFSA and full-time UD enrollment.

Herman M. Holloway Sr. Memorial Scholarship (Delaware State University): SAT 1000. Full cost of attendance at Delaware State University for a Delaware high school senior with a 1000 SAT (or ACT equivalent) and a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA; renewable up to 3 additional years with a 3.0 college GPA; requires FAFSA and full-time DSU enrollment.

The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Delaware SAT prep page.

Colleges in other states with a similar SAT range

A score that is competitive at UD lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.

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Quick answers

What SAT score do you need for UD?

There is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1220 to 1370. A score at or above 1370 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1220 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.

Is UD test-optional?

Yes. UD lists its policy as: Test-optional for 2026-27. A score inside or above the range can still strengthen an application, and some scholarships and programs use scores separately.

What is UD's acceptance rate?

69.2% (fall 2024, CDS 2024-25, 39,742 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.

Does a score above the range guarantee admission?

No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.

Want to know what your teen needs for UD? Their target, their gap and the weeks to close it are what we map in the free Strategy Session.